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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,554.88, 1,017,754.56 and 179,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,554.88, 1,017,754.56 and 179,957.76 is: 269,916.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,554.88 : 1,017,754.56 = 179,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,554.88/1,017,754.56 = 179,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,554.88x = 1,017,754.56 × 179,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,554.88x = 183,152,830,847.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,152,830,847.39/678,554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,916.02

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